Restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner in Toronto

It's turkey (or tofurkey) time folks! Thanksgiving weekend is quickly approaching, bringing with it promises of delicious food. But what if you don't have the time or inclination to cook a bird the size of a toddler? Well, no need to worry, as there's a wealth of Toronto restaurants taking on all of the responsibility as they serve up Thanksgiving-inspired menus. So this weekend, as Martha Stewart types are dressing their turkeys better than I dress myself, the rest of us can choose from the list below, sit back, enjoy, and let the tryptophan do the rest.

Parkdale / Roncesvalles / Junction / Bloor West

Keriwa Cafe has promised a holiday menu, but actual specifics remain a mystery as I write this.

Barque Smokehouse is offering a special menu Friday through Sunday ($24) that includes lemon & herb smoked turkey and pan fried gnocchi, as well as a special family prix fixe ($30) on Monday night.

Union ($22 - $26) is going to be "embracing the classic style" of Thanksgiving dinner.

And the folks at the Lakeview Diner ($14) are takin' it to the deep fryer for a full 24hours starting Sunday at midnight.

King West / Liberty Village

The Brazen Head is going traditional for both Sunday and Monday dinners ($16).

Over at Beast, Rachelle has created a pumpkin cheesecake that includes "drunken cranberries" and "bruleed marshmallow fluff." Yum.

The Annex

Don't eat meat? No problem! Hogtown Vegan is at your service on Sunday with a vegan and gluten-free prix fixe menu ($30).

Want meat? Head to The Harbord Room for their Sunday night dinner ($35) that involves a pumpkin tart with ox blood plum sauce and cinnamon ice cream.

St. Clair West

The Rushton has some new items this weekend, including a port-fig gelato, and will be atypically taking reservations for Mondays dinner.

And new to the neighbourhood, Hardy's is going all out as they serve up your choice of turkey with three — yes, three — different kinds of stuffing, or Virginia honey-glazed ham. Pumpkin pie made with real live pumpkins is also up for grabs...none of that canned stuff here. Be sure to reserve early for Friday or Saturday night.

The Danforth

Globe Bistro is offering the same prix fixe menu as Earth, but on Sunday only

The Combine Eatery has alluded to turkey themed treats for Friday, Saturday, and dinner service on Monday.

Leslieville / Riverside / The Beach

Reap what Ed Levesque's Kitchen is sowing on Sunday with this menu, and the always faithful Tulip Steakhouse is offering up a classic holiday menu for $17.95 a person both Sunday and Monday after 12 noon.

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